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HOARSENESS • VOICE STRAINMost sore throats result from a virus and do not require antibiotics. Besides viral infection, voice strain is a frequent cause of sore throat and dysphonia. Singers, speakers, teachers, and coaches are especially vulnerable.
ThroatCalm® is a homeopathic medicine that targets pain and swelling associated with sore throat, as well as overexertion of vocal cords, hoarseness, and dysphonia.
These tablets dissolve under the tongue, causing no additional pain to swallow. As a low-risk option, ThroatCalm can be taken as soon as possible after vocal strain or onset of a sore throat. It’s non-drowsy and does not contain numbing agents that merely mask symptoms that may indicate a more serious condition.
ThroatCalm can be taken by patients being treated for other conditions as it is not expected to interact with other medications.
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Information for Health Care Professionals
MO
NO
GRP
H.TH
ROAT
CALM
.US
rev.1
0/18
SORE THROAT RELIEF
60 QUICK-DISSOLVING TABLETS
Questions or comments? [email protected]
1-800-BOIRON-1(1-800-264-7661)
Drug FactsActive ingredients** Purpose*
Arnica montana 3C HPUS ....................................................Relieves hoarseness due to overexertion of the vocal cordsArum triphyllum 3C HPUS ....................................................Relieves vocal cord fatigue in speakers and singersBelladonna 3C HPUS ...........................................................Relieves red and sore throat(contains less than 10-8 mg alkaloids per dose)Bromium 3C HPUS ................................................Relieves swollen and painful tonsilsBryonia 3C HPUS ...............................................Relieves sore throat with intense thirstMercurius solubilis 4C HPUS ...................................................Relieves sore throat with (contains less than 10-8 mg mercury per dose) intense salivationPhytolacca decandra 3C HPUS ...............................................Relieves sore throat with pain spreading to the earsPulsatilla 3C HPUS ......................................................................Relieves raw sore throatSpongia tosta 3C HPUS .........................................Relieves hoarseness with dry throatThe letters HPUS indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
Uses* temporarily relieves minor sore throat and hoarseness
WarningsAsk a doctor before use in children under 12 years of age if sore throat is severe, accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 2 days or worsen. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: At the onset of symptoms,
dissolve 2 tablets under the tongue every 15 minutes for 1 hour. Then, dissolve 2 tablets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved. Children under 12 years of age: Ask a doctor.
Other information do not use if glued carton end flaps are open or if the blister seal is broken do not store above 86° F (30° C)
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate
ThroatCalm®
HOW IT WORKS ADVANTAGESSIDE EFFECTS/
DISADVANTAGES
Benzocaine
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs Leopard’s bane (Asteraceae)
Arnica montana 3C
Aspirin and other salicylates
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)
Arnica montana
ThroatCalm® is produced by Boiron using the highest standards and quality control processes. The product’s active ingredients are manufactured according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.4
Indications for homeopathic medicines have been determined experimentally and verified by years of empirical use by thousands of physicians. Insight into these traditional indications is gained throughout the years as advances are made in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology.
This table shows the relationships between the toxico-pharmacological properties of the strain (in blue) and the general indications of its homeopathic dilutions (in red).5, 6
ThroatCalm targets symptoms associated with sore throat, hoarseness, and voice overexertion.
ThroatCalm should be used only for its labeled indications.
MEDICINES
HERBS
Multi-ingredient homeopathic formula for minor sore throat, hoarseness, and voice strain.
Non-drowsy; no known drug interactions, doesn’t mask symptoms of a more
serious condition.
Very low risk of side effects based on
pharmacovigilance.
Provides analgesic and antipyretic actions.
Well tolerated; fast acting.
Overdosage induces liver toxicity; interacts with hepatotoxic drugs;
use with care in patients with impaired kidney function, as rare serious side effects may occur.
Provides analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions.
Relieves pain and inflammation; fast acting.
Produces gastrointestinal disturbances; frequent
side effects; interacts with other medications.
Provides analgesic and antipyretic actions.
Effective on mild pain and inflammation; fast acting.
Increases bleeding time; irritates gastric mucous membrane;
contraindicated in children due to risk of Reye’s syndrome.
Provides local anesthetic action.
Reduces local pain quickly; few or no systemic effects.
Unpleasant taste. Rare but serious occurrences of methemoglobinemia.
Phenol
Menthol Provides local analgesic action.
Long historical use; well tolerated.
External use only; strong medicinal odor.
Provides local analgesic and antiseptic actions.
Long historical use; generally well tolerated.
Avoid during pregnancy, with children under 3 years of age
and elderly people.
Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis)
Demulcent, anti-inflammatory with
mucociliary effects.
Mucilage might decrease absorption of other drugs. Possible hypoglycemic and
diuretic effects.
Demulcent. Soothes the throat; safe at usual doses.
Avoid during pregnancy. Mucilage might decrease absorption of other drugs.
ACTION ON THROAT MUCOSA
ACTION ON HOARSENESS AND VOICE STR AIN
Sesquiterpene lactones (helenalin and dihydrohelenaline: anti-inflammatory
and analgesic action.
Relieves hoarseness due to overexertion of the vocal cords.
Indian turnip (Arisaemateae)
Arum triphyllum 3C
Arum triphyllum
Oxalates cause irritation of the mouth with a bright red inflammation with hoarseness and dysphonia
characterized by a bitonal voice with breaks on high pitch when singing or speaking.
Relieves vocal cord fatigue in singers and speakers.
Roasted sponge (Spongidae)
Spongia tosta 3C
Euspongia officinalis L.
Iodine, bromine and silica: burning and constriction of the pharynx and larynx,
with dry, croupy cough.
Relieves hoarseness with dry throat.
Deadly nightshade (Solanaceae)
Belladonna 3C
Atropa belladonna
Atropine, scopolamine: anticholinergic action; mucous membranes are swollen and dry.
Relieves red and sore throat.
BromineBr2
Bromium 3C
Bromine vapors are very irritants for respiratory mucosa and trigger hoarseness, aphonia,
spasmodic cough and dyspnea.
Relieves swollen and painful tonsils.
Bryony (Cucurbitaceae)
Bryonia 3C
Bryonia L.
Cucurbitacin glycosides: cytotoxic effects, irritation of mucous and serous membranes with intense
dryness and inflammation.
Relieves sore throat with intense thirst.
Hahnemann’s soluble mercury(defined by its mode of preparation)
HgNH4+NO3
-
Mercurius solubilis 4C
Chronic mercury intoxication provokes (among many other symptoms) a mercurial stomatitis with pharyngitis, hypersalivation and metallic taste due
to the excretion of mercury through salivary glands.
Relieves sore throat with intense salivation.
Phytolacca decandra 3C
Phytolacca toxin: irritation of mucous membranes.Lectins: Pokeweed mitogens inducing
lymphoblastic transformation in vitro and stimulating B and T lymphocytes.
Relieves sore throat with pain spreading to the ears.
Wind flower (Renunculaceae)
Pulsatilla 3C
Pulsatilla vulgaris Mill.Pokeweed (Phytolaccaceae)
Phytolacca decandra L.
Ranunculoside, quickly hydrolyzed into anemonin: inflammation of mucous membrane with abundant,
non-irritant, thick, yellow discharge; loss of taste and smell; loose cough in the day with thick mucus.
Relieves raw sore throat.
References1. Martindale W, Reynolds JEF. Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia. London: Pharmaceutical Press; 1993.2. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 4th ed. Montvale, NJ: Thomson PDR; 2007.3. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com. Accessed 20154. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 400.400 Conditions Under Which Homeopathic Drugs May be Marketed. www.fda.gov/iceci/compliancemanuals/compliancepolicyguidancemanual/ucm074360.htm. Accessed 2017.5. Demarque D, Jouanny J, Poitevin B, Saint-Jean Y. Pharmacology and Homeopathic Materia Medica. 3rd ed. Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon: CEDH; 2007.6. Guermonprez M, Pinkas M, Torck M. Matière Médicale Homéopathique. 2nd ed. Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon: Boiron; 1997.
1-3
As a first-line treatment for common cold, ThroatCalm offers many advantages:• No risk of overdose, even in
combination with other medications• Non-drowsy• Non-habit forming
• No numbness of the throat; benzocaine-free• Will not mask more serious underlying conditions• No known interaction with other medicines,
herbs or supplements
Soothes the throat; likely safe when used
in usual amounts.
RELIEF SORE THROAT PHARMACOLOGY
+ ADVANTAGES
ThroatCalm®
HOW IT WORKS ADVANTAGESSIDE EFFECTS/
DISADVANTAGES
Benzocaine
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs Leopard’s bane (Asteraceae)
Arnica montana 3C
Aspirin and other salicylates
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)
Arnica montana
ThroatCalm® is produced by Boiron using the highest standards and quality control processes. The product’s active ingredients are manufactured according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.4
Indications for homeopathic medicines have been determined experimentally and verified by years of empirical use by thousands of physicians. Insight into these traditional indications is gained throughout the years as advances are made in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology.
This table shows the relationships between the toxico-pharmacological properties of the strain (in blue) and the general indications of its homeopathic dilutions (in red).5, 6
ThroatCalm targets symptoms associated with sore throat, hoarseness, and voice overexertion.
ThroatCalm should be used only for its labeled indications.
MEDICINES
HERBS
Multi-ingredient homeopathic formula for minor sore throat, hoarseness, and voice strain.
Non-drowsy; no known drug interactions, doesn’t mask symptoms of a more
serious condition.
Very low risk of side effects based on
pharmacovigilance.
Provides analgesic and antipyretic actions.
Well tolerated; fast acting.
Overdosage induces liver toxicity; interacts with hepatotoxic drugs;
use with care in patients with impaired kidney function, as rare serious side effects may occur.
Provides analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions.
Relieves pain and inflammation; fast acting.
Produces gastrointestinal disturbances; frequent
side effects; interacts with other medications.
Provides analgesic and antipyretic actions.
Effective on mild pain and inflammation; fast acting.
Increases bleeding time; irritates gastric mucous membrane;
contraindicated in children due to risk of Reye’s syndrome.
Provides local anesthetic action.
Reduces local pain quickly; few or no systemic effects.
Unpleasant taste. Rare but serious occurrences of methemoglobinemia.
Phenol
Menthol Provides local analgesic action.
Long historical use; well tolerated.
External use only; strong medicinal odor.
Provides local analgesic and antiseptic actions.
Long historical use; generally well tolerated.
Avoid during pregnancy, with children under 3 years of age
and elderly people.
Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis)
Demulcent, anti-inflammatory with
mucociliary effects.
Mucilage might decrease absorption of other drugs. Possible hypoglycemic and
diuretic effects.
Demulcent. Soothes the throat; safe at usual doses.
Avoid during pregnancy. Mucilage might decrease absorption of other drugs.
ACTION ON THROAT MUCOSA
ACTION ON HOARSENESS AND VOICE STR AIN
Sesquiterpene lactones (helenalin and dihydrohelenaline: anti-inflammatory
and analgesic action.
Relieves hoarseness due to overexertion of the vocal cords.
Indian turnip (Arisaemateae)
Arum triphyllum 3C
Arum triphyllum
Oxalates cause irritation of the mouth with a bright red inflammation with hoarseness and dysphonia
characterized by a bitonal voice with breaks on high pitch when singing or speaking.
Relieves vocal cord fatigue in singers and speakers.
Roasted sponge (Spongidae)
Spongia tosta 3C
Euspongia officinalis L.
Iodine, bromine and silica: burning and constriction of the pharynx and larynx,
with dry, croupy cough.
Relieves hoarseness with dry throat.
Deadly nightshade (Solanaceae)
Belladonna 3C
Atropa belladonna
Atropine, scopolamine: anticholinergic action; mucous membranes are swollen and dry.
Relieves red and sore throat.
BromineBr2
Bromium 3C
Bromine vapors are very irritants for respiratory mucosa and trigger hoarseness, aphonia,
spasmodic cough and dyspnea.
Relieves swollen and painful tonsils.
Bryony (Cucurbitaceae)
Bryonia 3C
Bryonia L.
Cucurbitacin glycosides: cytotoxic effects, irritation of mucous and serous membranes with intense
dryness and inflammation.
Relieves sore throat with intense thirst.
Hahnemann’s soluble mercury(defined by its mode of preparation)
HgNH4+NO3
-
Mercurius solubilis 4C
Chronic mercury intoxication provokes (among many other symptoms) a mercurial stomatitis with pharyngitis, hypersalivation and metallic taste due
to the excretion of mercury through salivary glands.
Relieves sore throat with intense salivation.
Phytolacca decandra 3C
Phytolacca toxin: irritation of mucous membranes.Lectins: Pokeweed mitogens inducing
lymphoblastic transformation in vitro and stimulating B and T lymphocytes.
Relieves sore throat with pain spreading to the ears.
Wind flower (Renunculaceae)
Pulsatilla 3C
Pulsatilla vulgaris Mill.Pokeweed (Phytolaccaceae)
Phytolacca decandra L.
Ranunculoside, quickly hydrolyzed into anemonin: inflammation of mucous membrane with abundant,
non-irritant, thick, yellow discharge; loss of taste and smell; loose cough in the day with thick mucus.
Relieves raw sore throat.
References1. Martindale W, Reynolds JEF. Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia. London: Pharmaceutical Press; 1993.2. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 4th ed. Montvale, NJ: Thomson PDR; 2007.3. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com. Accessed 20154. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 400.400 Conditions Under Which Homeopathic Drugs May be Marketed. www.fda.gov/iceci/compliancemanuals/compliancepolicyguidancemanual/ucm074360.htm. Accessed 2017.5. Demarque D, Jouanny J, Poitevin B, Saint-Jean Y. Pharmacology and Homeopathic Materia Medica. 3rd ed. Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon: CEDH; 2007.6. Guermonprez M, Pinkas M, Torck M. Matière Médicale Homéopathique. 2nd ed. Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon: Boiron; 1997.
1-3
As a first-line treatment for common cold, ThroatCalm offers many advantages:• No risk of overdose, even in
combination with other medications• Non-drowsy• Non-habit forming
• No numbness of the throat; benzocaine-free• Will not mask more serious underlying conditions• No known interaction with other medicines,
herbs or supplements
Soothes the throat; likely safe when used
in usual amounts.
RELIEF SORE THROAT PHARMACOLOGY
+ ADVANTAGES
HOARSENESS • VOICE STRAINMost sore throats result from a virus and do not require antibiotics. Besides viral infection, voice strain is a frequent cause of sore throat and dysphonia. Singers, speakers, teachers, and coaches are especially vulnerable.
ThroatCalm® is a homeopathic medicine that targets pain and swelling associated with sore throat, as well as overexertion of vocal cords, hoarseness, and dysphonia.
These tablets dissolve under the tongue, causing no additional pain to swallow. As a low-risk option, ThroatCalm can be taken as soon as possible after vocal strain or onset of a sore throat. It’s non-drowsy and does not contain numbing agents that merely mask symptoms that may indicate a more serious condition.
ThroatCalm can be taken by patients being treated for other conditions as it is not expected to interact with other medications.
BoironUSAhcp.comWorld Leader in Homeopathic Medicines
BoironUSAhcp.comWorld Leader in Homeopathic Medicines
Information for Health Care Professionals
MO
NO
GRP
H.TH
ROAT
CALM
.US
rev.1
0/18
SORE THROAT RELIEF
60 QUICK-DISSOLVING TABLETS
Questions or comments? [email protected]
1-800-BOIRON-1(1-800-264-7661)
Drug FactsActive ingredients** Purpose*
Arnica montana 3C HPUS ....................................................Relieves hoarseness due to overexertion of the vocal cordsArum triphyllum 3C HPUS ....................................................Relieves vocal cord fatigue in speakers and singersBelladonna 3C HPUS ...........................................................Relieves red and sore throat(contains less than 10-8 mg alkaloids per dose)Bromium 3C HPUS ................................................Relieves swollen and painful tonsilsBryonia 3C HPUS ...............................................Relieves sore throat with intense thirstMercurius solubilis 4C HPUS ...................................................Relieves sore throat with (contains less than 10-8 mg mercury per dose) intense salivationPhytolacca decandra 3C HPUS ...............................................Relieves sore throat with pain spreading to the earsPulsatilla 3C HPUS ......................................................................Relieves raw sore throatSpongia tosta 3C HPUS .........................................Relieves hoarseness with dry throatThe letters HPUS indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
Uses* temporarily relieves minor sore throat and hoarseness
WarningsAsk a doctor before use in children under 12 years of age if sore throat is severe, accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 2 days or worsen. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: At the onset of symptoms,
dissolve 2 tablets under the tongue every 15 minutes for 1 hour. Then, dissolve 2 tablets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved. Children under 12 years of age: Ask a doctor.
Other information do not use if glued carton end flaps are open or if the blister seal is broken do not store above 86° F (30° C)
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate